[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 200 (Monday, October 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63853-63854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26171]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLWY912000 L12100000.XX0000 252W.00]
Notice of Intent To Reestablish and Call for Nominations for the
Wyoming Resource Advisory Council
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The BLM is publishing this notice in accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice
that the Secretary of the Interior is reestablishing the Wyoming
Resource Advisory Council (RAC). This notice is also to solicit public
nominations for the RAC. The RAC provides advice and recommendations on
land use planning and management of the public lands within the State
of Wyoming.
DATES: All nominations must be received no later than December 2, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to the Ms. Cindy Wertz, Wyoming
State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O.
Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003, (307) 775-6014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cindy Wertz, Public Affairs
Specialist, Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353
Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82003, telephone (307) 775-6014; or e-
mail [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary
of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to
management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA
directs the Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizen-based
advisory councils that are consistent with FACA. The rules governing
RACs are found at 43 CFR subpart 1784. As required by FACA, RAC
membership must be balanced and representative of the various interests
concerned with the management of the public lands. These include three
categories:
Category One--Holders of Federal grazing permits and
representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral
development, timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way,
developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial
recreation;
Category Two--Representatives of nationally or regionally
recognized
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environmental organizations; archaeological and historic organizations,
dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro
organizations; and
Category Three--Representatives of State, county, or local elected
office; representatives and employees of a State agency responsible for
managing natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or
adjacent to the area for which the council is organized;
representatives of academia who are employed in natural sciences; and
the public-at-large.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be
residents of the State of Wyoming. The BLM will evaluate nominees based
on their education, training, experience, and knowledge of the
geographical area of the RAC. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment
to collaborative resource decision-making. The Obama Administration
prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists
from serving on any FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils.
The following must accompany all nominations:
--Letters of reference from represented interests or organizations;
--A completed background information nomination form; and
--Any other information that addresses the nominee's qualifications.
Simultaneous with this notice, the BLM Wyoming State Office will
issue a press release providing additional information for submitting
nominations, with specifics about the positions available on the RAC.
The terms of the appointments range from 1 to 3 years in order to
stagger future expirations.
Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM Wyoming
Resource Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest in
connection with the Secretary's responsibilities to manage the lands,
resources, and facilities administered by the BLM.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-26171 Filed 10-15-10; 8:45 am]
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